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There’s something about a toasted sandwich that hits different. Whether it’s the nostalgia, the just-right crispy bread or the oozing fillings that don’t quite fit between the two slices, toasted sandwiches are on another level. Say hello to The Toast Office, which is a culinary trailblazer changing the sandwich scene on the Sunshine Coast.

Drift into relaxation aboard Queensland’s first luxury floating hotel, Drift Flotel. Step aboard the luxurious three-storey, 12 metre vessel and you’ll soon feel like you’re floating away on some far tropical nirvana. The grandly furnished space features everything you’d expect from a fully self-contained luxury house, with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, an expansive kitchen and lounge room, a wraparound deck and stunning rooftop terrace, which is perfect for downing a few cocktails while watching the sunset.

House of Artisan is a space where your imagination comes to life. From creative workshops to ultimate masterclasses, this is a place where you can gain inspiration from amazing local artists. Immerse yourself into their stunning creative space where you can share your artistic abilities with (and learn from) people from all walks of life.

Cheekily named after it's prime location 'just outside the village square', Outer Square is one of Peregian Beach's best new cafes and we can't get enough of it. Designed to emulate modern European elegance, Outer Square boasts a sleek fit-out, state-of-the-art kitchen and dark, moody tones. In simple terms? It's so Instagrammable.

Kick off your shoes, take a deep breath and prepare to be transported to a luxurious, rejuvenating environment reminiscent of a coastal paradise. No, you’re not on an island getaway, you’ve just stepped into the heavenly Tank Bathhouse and Day Spa. 

HOLA, or House Of Local Art, in Eumundi is so much more than just accommodation. It’s in the name—HOLA is all about celebrating the talents of local artists and creatives in the Sunshine Coast area. 

After the iconic, family-owned Lucio’s in Paddington closed in 2021 after 40 years of operation, the Galletto’s family search for a new home brought them across the border to the Sunshine Coast. Lucio’s Marina continues a seventy-year legacy of family, food and hospitality in the heart of Noosa, with a new generation at the helm, but still incorporating intimate details from the Lucio’s of old.

They say good things come to those who wait and Pavilion Mooloolaba is certainly proving them right. Perhaps one of the most hotly anticipated venue openings of 2021, we’ve finally snuck a sneak peek inside Pavilion Mooloolaba and we are officially in love.

Translated as ‘white’ or ‘sunrise’, ALBA embodies the true essence of Noosa—it’s light, it’s breezy, it’s refined and it perfectly encapsulates the natural elements of its coastal surrounds. The dreamy space boasts a cafe, providore, pizzeria and a laid cocktail back bar which transforms into a stylish restaurant as the sun sets. ALBA by Kuruvita pays homage to the abundant Sunshine Coast produce, with premium local ingredients and global flavours taking centre stage. 

Tucked away in Peregian Beach, at the edge of a little village square, Pitchfork’s food wouldn’t be out of place in any of Sydney or Melbourne’s top restaurants and we're certainly lucky to have them bless our forks on the Sunshine Coast.

Northern Rivers crew, rejoice: acclaimed chef-owner Jessi Singh just opened his “unauthentic Indian” restaurant Daughter in Law on Fletcher Street in Byron this June and it’s about to take you on a very flavourful ride.

The Nautical is a new venue that focuses on local and seasonal products and produce—dishes are sourced as locally as possible from nearby farms and fisheries and all their beers come from Sunshine Coast breweries, which means we’re big fans already. Even the cocktails feature locally-distilled spirits and the wine list features loads of Aussie wines you’ll want to sample ASAP.

Colourful, creative, authentic and just the kind of delightful new dining spot we need in our lives right now. Meet Humble on Duke, the intimate—and yes, humble—14-seater restaurant that has already set tongues wagging in the Sunny Coast hospitality scene with its delicious cuisine, creative twists and genuine passion for dishing up good, honest food.

When the carb craving hits, you’ll want to get yourself to Maroochydore’s Goodslice, stat. The quirky BYO joint-slash-food-truck is tucked away at 48 Aerodrome Rd, and slings deliciously authentic neapolitan pizzas from Thursday to Saturday.

Summer’s slowly creeping up on us and you know what that means: time to think about all the snacks and drinks we’ll be hauling with us for those glorious beach days.

For the last three years, Aaron Bradley and his wife Rahel have turned Slide Coffee Roasters into their dream business and recently, they’re furthered that dream by adding an epic tasting room to the mix.

When P’Nut’s fresh, fragrant, and fine AF noodles hit the streets of Kawana, it really shook things up for local foodies.

Looking to escape the current madness of the world? Then head to Aloe Flora, Maleny’s lush new indoor plant studio.

If you find yourself hiking along the Pumicestone Passage Coastal Path, you’ll definitely want to stop by Tom & Andy’s espresso van.

Using the latest reformers and equipment from leading brands, along with a premium fitout and stunning fixtures, the new Live Pilates studio in Sippy Downs looks like the place where you’ve wanted to work out your whole life. 

Mill St. Kitchen & Pantry may not be the brand-new kid on the block but it’s been serving the local community well ever since it opened in October 2019. Owner James Ostridge—previously Head Chef at Brouhaha Brewery—really wanted to open a local cafe and pantry that would benefit both the environment and patrons’ health, as well as serve the local community by supporting local Sunshine Coast farmers and businesses.

If you were looking for somewhere to cosy up during the winter, we just found your new favourite spot. 

Somedays Pizza is the creation of Nathan Ramsay and Shane Newton; two guys who know hospitality’s ropes well and wanted to inject something a little different into the Sunshine Coast’s pizza scene. 

If you’re due for a little self-care and indulgence, we’ve found just the thing.

Loea Boutique Hotel on the Sunshine Coast is a charming single-level, palm-fringed oasis that is dishing up the goods when it comes to hunting down local spots for the ultimate staycation. 

Tucked down an arcade in Noosa Junction, Clay Noosa is the Sunshine Coast pottery studio you might not know about yet.

A super-cute and tiny gelato bar has rolled into the Sunshine Coast and is up for hire for weddings, birthdays or anything else you can dream up. Meaning you could possibly be everyone’s favourite person if you get Hello Gelato to show up to your shindig.  

You’ll find FISH Parkridge in the newly-built, resort-style neighbourhood of the same name (Parkridge), a short drive from Noosa Main Beach. You'd be hard-pressed to spot this hidden gem, unless you have your GPS directing and your stomach begging to hunt this destination down. 

A corner store with a little more is the concept behind The Grounds Providore in Parkridge Noosa. Located next to the delectable seafood restaurant FISH, this little one-stop shop stocks a variety of foods and goods for local residents and holidaymakers staying in the new resort-style development. 

Want to get your creative juices flowing but not sure how? Well, you've come to the right place.

Brunch just got a tad more exciting on the Sunshine Coast with the re-opening of Eumundi’s Bohemian Bungalow. 

If you follow local creatives on Instagram, chances are you’ve probably come across photos of the beautiful space that is The Pottery Studio.

Housed in pop-up locations throughout Noosa for the past three years, Alabaster Trader—a brand that’s synonymous with flawless interior style and design—has revealed its brand new flagship store, and it’s beautiful. 

Craving authentic, housemade pasta is a common occurrence, so when the next bout hits, head to Coolum Beach and check out Mr Mancino. 

Tucked in Cotton Tree, across the road from Maroochy River, Artisan Aesthetic Clinic is the latest one-stop boutique beauty shop on the Sunshine Coast offering expert face, skin, body and cosmetic treatments. 

Shaded, elevated courtyard—tick. Cool, urban interior—tick. Local beers that taste even greater with housemade pizza—tick. There’s a lot to love about Noosa’s latest brewery, Boiling Pot Brewing Co.  

Adding another must-try to the burgeoning list of restaurants and bars at Noosa Junction, Pucca dishes up coastal Indian street food, cooked with European techniques and local produce. 

Feast on perfectly-cooked steaks and golden soufflé at the Sunshine Coast’s newest French restaurant, Frenchies Brasserie. 

At any time of the day, we take peace knowing it’s gin-o’clock somewhere in the world. But since Pomona Distilling Co. opened, we’ve been wishing it was socially acceptable to be drinking all the gin, all day long.

Ours. Cafe & Goods is a new vegetarian and vegan eatery in Moffat Beach that you need to put on your radar.

Cafes don’t come much sweeter than Little Blackbird Cafe. Complete with a white picket fence and oversized striped umbrellas, this Maroochydore gem is a go-to for locals craving great coffee and an epic breakfast and lunch menu. 

The love of retro, pre-loved goods and coffee runs deep at The Vintage Junction in Cooran. Sitting in the centre of town, this eclectic, organic coffee shop also pumps out gluten-free and vegan cakes, as well as golden sourdough toast for those mornings when you’ve skipped brekkie.

Tucked in Yandina, Bar Deco is a Belgian beer and wine garden, and is a welcome contradiction to the Sunshine Coast’s bright, light and beachy restaurant scene we’ve come to know and love. 

Tucked along Hastings Street, O-Ren is somewhat of a hidden gem among the best restaurants in Noosa. 

Fresh and tasty, with just the right amount of spice, welcome to Mr Drifter, a Noosa restaurant you might not know about yet. 

Peaky Blinders fans, eat your heart out; the Sunshine Coast has a new cafe and it’s totally up your alley. 

Sprouting in the rural landscape of North Arm (in between Yandina and Eumundi), Terella Brewing is the sustainable farm-style brewery you need to know about. 

A weekend without coffee is barely even a weekend. So, take a break from your regular morning coffee joint and head to Cotton Tree, more specifically Wynd Espresso.

Found in a little black shed on Wises Road in Maroochydore this new independent local roastery is an extension of the one of the best cafes on the Sunshine Coast, The Colombian Coffee Co. 

Dying for a culture injection? Well, you can now get your art fix at an abandoned 80s bus terminal in Caloundra. 

Maroochydore just got a whole lot brighter, with famed Tex-Mex joint El Camino Cantina hitting the outdoor dining precinct, Riverwalk, at Sunshine Plaza.

Love interiors? And coffee? Then you’re going to fall fast for Design Trader, the Sunshine Coast’s very own design library. 

Off the beaten track a little, you’ll find this mammoth watering hole in Birtinya—conveniently between Caloundra and Mooloolaba for the northern players out there. 

Burger powerhouse Ze Pickle, famed for dishing up jam-packed buns in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast, has sprung up on the Sunshine Coast and you haven’t seen anything like it.

The Noosa Chocolate Factory produces delectable treats made from a combination of local ingredients and international sources, and their Maroochydore store is the place to try them all. 

A recent addition to the Sunshine Coast shopping scene, luxe women’s wear label Aje brings a level of elegance and glamour to Maroochydore’s Sunshine Plaza.

If you are after authentic German food and an amazing selection of beers, you need to head over to The Bavarian. A Sunshine Coast favourite, this is a great place to get together with a group of friends. 

A surf shop with a twist of the usual, Dessa is a collective boardcraft and apparel boutique nestled in Peregian Beach. From rad threads and cool gifts to boards by Australia’s top shapers and skate gear, these guys also stock a bunch of women’s clothing, so no-one’s left out. 

Dining at 250 Grammi is reminiscent of an indulgent Sunday lunch in Naples, digging into generous servings and passing the plates around… it’s all about a shared dining experience.

Sitting pretty in Cotton Tree, if you haven’t visited Glass Coffee House and Wine Bar, it’s time to pick up your act. Super chilled vibes, a friendly crew and some of the best food you can poke your fork at, this has got to be one of the best cafes on the Sunshine Coast.